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T. Austin-Sparks

The Cross and the New Man

T. Austin-SparksBy the simple diagram herewith inserted, [Click here] we have attempted to set forth the inner history of man both from God's standpoint and his own. Firstly, we have man "in the day that God created" him (Gen 5:1). His threefold nature is defined. 1.) Spirit: with three faculties, Conscience, Commu... Read More
Aphraates

Demonstration 5 (Of Wars)

1. This reflection has befallen me at this time concerning the shaking that is to take place at this time, and the host that has assembled itself for the sword. The times were disposed beforehand by God. The times of peace are fulfilled in the days of the good and just; and the times of many evils a... Read More
Chip Brogden

The Remnant Principle - 4

Chip Brogden"The heavens do rule" (Daniel 4:26b). In the first three chapters of Daniel we find the spirit of Antichrist taking the offensive against the Remnant. In chapter one the point of conflict is their refusal to defile themselves with the king's meat and drink. In chapter two there is the threat to murd... Read More
John Chrysostom

Colossians 1:15-18

John ChrysostomWho is the Image of the invisible God, the Firstborn of all creation: for in Him were all things created, in the heavens, and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers: all things have been created through Him, and unto Him; and He ... Read More
Samuel Davies

God the Sovereign of All Kingdoms

Samuel DaviesGod the Sovereign of All Kingdoms by Samuel Davies, at Hanover, Virginia, on March 5, 1755, on a day of fasting and prayer "The Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men—and gives them to anyone he wishes!" Daniel 4:25 That this world owes its existence to the creating power of God, and th... Read More
Isaac Penington

One more tender Visitation to the Men of this Generation

ONE MORE TENDER VISITATION TO THE MEN OF THIS GENERATION SENT TO THEM IN BOWELS OF LOVE AND TENDER COMPASSION BEFORE THEIR DAY BE OVER [1666] Oh that those who read this might read with a right understanding, and have a true sense of what is here proposed for the good of their souls! IF there be a G... Read More
John Piper

Pray for Kings and All in High Positions

John PiperJanuary 18, 1981 1 Timothy 2:2 The apostle Paul has a word from God which we need to hear all the time but especially the Sunday before a presidential inauguration. The word is found in his first letter to Timothy, chapter 2, verses 1-4: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, interc... Read More
Principles For The Gathering Of Believers

76 - Chronological Bible Reading of Scriptures

Principles For The Gathering Of BelieversThere is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More
Revival Messages

My Glory Will I Not Give To Another

My Glory Will I Not Give To Another By J. W. Veal, From The Christian Witness "The Angel of the Lord smote Him, because He gave not God the glory" (Acts 12:23). Giving credit and honor to people and places or taking it to ourselves, when it justly belongs to God, is a folly of which we all have been... Read More
Tom Macartney

Knowing and serving the Lord in a day of crisis

Tom MacartneyDaniel himself lived through such a time of crisis. At the time when he was deported to Babylon in 605 BC, Babylon had just conquered Assyria, defeated Egypt and become the dominant power in the Middle East. By the end of his long life, Babylon itself had been conquered by Persia. But more important... Read More

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